Stranger Things fans have been vigorously debating over the fifth and final season since season 4 ended. The massive cliffhangers it left behind has had viewers on the edge. Unfortunately, the show got delayed for several months due to the WGA strike and the SAG-AFTRA union joining them. Given that two of his blockbuster projects, Stranger Things and Deadpool 3, were held up due to the strikes, Shawn Levy was among the most affected. Therefore, it did not come as a surprise that he has taken on the mantle of responsibility to make up for the lost time following the strikes.

In his pursuit of making up for lost time, Shawn Levy has given fans of the thrilling Netflix series, Stranger Things, perhaps the best update in months.

Shawn Levy teases Stranger Things season 5 progress

On Monday, Shawn Levy sat down with The Wrap to talk about his latest Netflix project, All the Light We Cannot See. During the discussion, he shed light on the workings of Stranger Things. He said the team has been working hard since the WGA strike ended. Without further delay, they will start shooting season 5 when actors get back to work. However, the producer and Duffer Brothers have been busy with a handful of things, considering the stage show is also approaching fast.

The Canadian filmmaker continued to gush over the stage play that will open in London in some time. “It’s fabulous. It’s f***ing awesome. We are raring to go–our cast, our crew,” exclaimed Levy. Then the Oscar-nominated director addressed how the strikes have affected the lives of thousands of people in the industry. According to him, people need to get back to work as soon as possible because crew members could not make a livelihood since the strike began.

So they will also start production shortly after the actors’ strike ends, considering it only affects the depiction of characters in the series. In fact, Netflix has been taking measures so the show can arrive on the platform at the earliest.

Netflix is prioritizing its gems among the chaotic times

The end of the WGA strike has put a lot of pressure on production houses and crew members. Since every upcoming project needs to go into production, streamers want to focus on the most awaited shows and movies. Likewise, Netflix has set its mind on Stranger Things and Wednesday revealed Variety. The streaming giant wants the sci-fi show to complete shooting because the storyline focuses on teenagers.

The depiction will not fit with the actors who are growing fast if the filming gets delayed anymore. However, the latest negotiation between actors’ union and production companies has painted a grim picture. Both sides have seemingly moved further away from an agreement than when they first started. But the silver lining on this is that the creators will get more time to create an extraordinary ending for Hawkins.

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